Hawthorn Leaf & Flower | Organic Loose Herb | 1/4 ounce

Hawthorn Leaf & Flower Organic Kosher Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna & C. laevigata Origin: Bulgaria, Chile **LISTING FOR 1/4 OZ** Crataegus monogyna is a large shrub native to Europe and a member of the Rosaceae family. Hawthorn flowers bloom around the first of May and have traditionally signified the first days of summer. Sprigs of hawthorn were incorporated into the Beltane festivals of ancient Europe celebrating this time of the year. Hawthorn leaf and hawthorn flower can be employed in much the same way as the berries and hold many similar beneficial properties. Also spelled, hawthorne, the leaf and flower can be steeped as hawthorn tea, added to cordials, or tinctured.  Hawthorn leaf, flower, and berry have been praised over the centuries for their heart elevating properties. Believed to uplift and strengthen both the physical and emotional heart, hawthorn, as it supports healthy cardiovascular function, was also revered for ceremonial and spiritual pur